Summer 2026 Sustainability Intern - Oasis at Death Valley

Xanterra Travel Collection•Furnace Creek, CA

4d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Sustainability team at the Oasis at Death Valley! The Oasis at Death Valley is situated in a lush, spring-fed desert oasis, surrounded by the vast and arid desert of Death Valley National Park. The Oasis operates the historic AAA Four Diamond Inn and Ranch, restaurants, gift shops, and the world's lowest elevation golf course. Both hotels are open year-round and feature swimming pools fed by naturally warm local springs. We’re hiring a Sustainability Intern to Live. Work. Explore. in Death Valley National Park! Job Summary: The Sustainability Intern will assist the Director of Sustainability with a variety of sustainability programs and projects at the Oasis at Death Valley, including the management of the resort’s solar array and wastewater treatment plant, maintaining the environmental management system, monitoring and ensuring compliance with environmental initiatives, and completing data entry and analytics. To be eligible for this internship, you must: Relocate to Death Valley National Park in California for the duration of the program Be pursuing or have recently graduated with a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, or another related program The Details: Position Type: Seasonal Season Dates: May 13th – August 7th, 2026 or May 20th – August 15th, 2026 Pay: $16.90 per hour Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays) Why the Oasis at Death Valley? Death Valley National Park is in the northern Mojave Desert in California and is the largest National Park outside of Alaska. With incredibly diverse ecosystems, sand dunes, mountains, and America's lowest elevations, Death Valley is an incredible place to call home. We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. Life at the Oasis: Employee housing (dormitory-style or RV site) Free breakfast and lunch with $4 dinners in the employee dining room (cafeteria-style) Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth) A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world! Seasonal Benefits: Medical Sick Pay Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program Learning and Development Program Perks: Free Death Valley National Park pass Free access to pool, golf course, rec center, gym and sports court Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts Planned employee trips and activities $350 Referral Bonus Program The adventure of a lifetime!

Requirements

Recent graduate of or currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Biology, or a related program
Proficiency in Microsoft Offices products including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey ideas effectively to a variety of audiences, including large groups.
Strong analytical skills in assessing cost effectiveness, cost savings, program effectiveness, and program compliance.
Good organizational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision to complete assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner.
Interest in learning about Xanterra environmental programs, including ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, in order to serve as a resource for employees and Park visitors.
Must hold a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Involvement in the development and promotion of any on-campus sustainability initiative or programs.
Experience working in a sustainability related club or as a volunteer for an NGO / Nonprofit.
Hospitality industry experience.

Responsibilities

Review and be familiar with Xanterra’s ISO 14001 EMS programs.
Review, record, and analyze utility data for both usage variances and costs, as well as identifying challenges and opportunities to improve environmental management. Prepare monthly dashboards for the Director team.
May be tasked with completing one Sustainability internal department inspection and assist with developing and implementing corrective or preventative action plans to address any issues found.
May be asked to assist with Sustainability training as needed.
Assist with tasks for legal compliance with state, federal, and National Park Service (NPS) environmental statutes and regulations to minimize legal liabilities from potential hazards. This includes, but is not limited to, regulatory requirements governing the management of hazardous materials, hazardous waste (RCRA), universal waste, ozone depleting substances, asbestos, lead, pesticides, fuel storage and dispensing, and wastewater management.
Learn about and assist with the 2-megawatt, on-site, photovoltaic array. May include assisting with direct oversight of third-party contractors.
Learn about and assist with the on-site wastewater treatment plant.
Assist with tracking all utility use through Xanterra’s Ecometrix platform including GHG emissions, electricity, electricity from on-site photovoltaics, propane, gasoline, water, wastewater, waste, universal waste, various recycling streams, sustainable cuisine, single-use plastics elimination, and others.
Conduct a food waste audit in Food and Beverage Outlets
Work with the retail and logistics team to review existing SKUs and identify products that could be replaced with sustainable products.
Conduct Dark Sky lighting compliance inventory and survey of the property.
Review and analyze weekly and monthly reports of online guest comments as they relate to environmental issues.
Work safely to avoid injuries and accidents, including the use of the proper Personal Protective Equipment (mainly gloves and footwear).
Attend Green Team meetings and participate in any events that occur during the term of the position.
Develop and maintain a positive and productive relationship with the Xanterra department directors and staff
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical
Sick Pay
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Learning and Development Program
Free Death Valley National Park pass
Free access to pool, golf course, rec center, gym and sports court
Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
Planned employee trips and activities
$350 Referral Bonus Program
Employee housing (dormitory-style or RV site)
Free breakfast and lunch with $4 dinners in the employee dining room (cafeteria-style)
Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)